

{"id":48519,"date":"2020-04-08T05:04:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T05:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=48519"},"modified":"2023-04-09T10:06:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-09T10:06:39","slug":"power-of-positivity-in-a-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/power-of-positivity-in-a-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Positivity in Relationships in Times of Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48522 size-full\" title=\"The Power of Positivity in Relationships in Times of Crisis\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-power-of-positivity-in-relationships-in-times-of-crisis.jpg\" alt=\"Couple In Love Man And Woman Smiling While Hugging Together In Apartment\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive thoughts, positive thinking, or simply focusing on the positive is so important at this moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, <\/span><b>the power of positivity in a relationship should not be undermined<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as we face this crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive thoughts have always been important to me. I studied psychoanalysis for over 30 years, and I understand the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">power of words<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The words we use for ourselves and the words that others use when speaking to us have power.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Need for positivity and hope<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the only child of immigrant parents who had been severely traumatized, home life was often silent. And in silence, there is a need for positivity and hope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we find ourselves amidst the greatest crisis of our lifetimes. It brought me back to what we did when we are little, and we do not hear enough words.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes we find a profession that allows us to use words in a way that can impact others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humans find a way to get what they need sometimes. Often simply because we embrace being more positive on our journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>During challenging times, words that are positive can get us through the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is, these are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/overcome-difficult-times-in-your-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">challenging times<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Times of uncertainty. While we face these times of uncertainty, we can still start every new morning with just one thought; a thought of being positive and staying positive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can be grateful for a new day. If we start a new day and negative thoughts come to us, we have the power to refocus. Ultimately, being positive in life will be a choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also watch:<\/b><br><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wmx_35rQIRg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Creating positivity in our relationships<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48523 size-full\" title=\"Creating positivity in our relationships\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/creating-positivity-in-our-relationships.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Family Playing In Courtyard Near Their House\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children need to understand at some point that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/mental-health\/positive-thinking-overview#1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">positive thinking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can change our entire mindset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our mindset is a compendium of our attitude and beliefs. We respond and react based on our attitude and beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of positivity in a relationship can extend to our children. We can look at them as if they are works in progress, or we can choose to see their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/mental-health\/ways-to-help-your-cope-up-with-spouse-behavior-disorder\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behavior as a big problem<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parenting from a positive mindset can determine how effective we will be and certainly affect the outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another area where a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/325712867_Positive_Attitude_Can_Change_Life\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">positive attitude can change our lives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is our romantic relationships. The way we approach conflicts or certain issues determine how we respond to our partners and how they may react to us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If we do not apply the power of positivity in a relationship, we may choose anger, and this will affect others.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a choice to use positive words. Even in work situations. With friendships with family. The power of positivity is the key to success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality of life is that there are hardships and conflicts, but we can address them more successfully with positivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips for creating, exercising, and maintaining the power of positivity in a relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/10-ways-to-show-gratitude-to-your-spouse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice gratitude<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and keep a gratitude journal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume humor, whether watching comedies or books etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend time with positive people (think about who is in your circle)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice positive self-talk\/positive affirmations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be mindful of your own negative thoughts or tendencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/marriage-fitness\/how-exercising-together-will-improve-your-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise regularly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and eat healthy, balanced meals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positivity or a positive mindset can be taught and learned. It&rsquo;s a practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Positive thoughts, positive thinking, or simply focusing on the positive is so important at this moment. Also, the power of positivity in a relationship should not be undermined as we face this crisis. Positive thoughts have always been important to me. I studied psychoanalysis for over 30 years, and I understand the power of words. The words we use for ourselves and the words that others use when speaking to us have power. Need for positivity and hope As the only child of immigrant parents who had been severely traumatized, home life was often silent. And in silence, there is <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":398,"featured_media":48522,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2502],"tags":[2603],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48519"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/398"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48519"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48519\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48526,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48519\/revisions\/48526"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}